New Delhi, March 2 -- On 1 March, Sanju Samson created history in the T20 World Cup by scoring the highest individual score for India in a successful run chase. Sanju remained unbeaten on 97 off 50 balls, hitting 12 fours and 4 sixes.

With this knock, he broke Virat Kohli's record of 82 not out. Kohli scored it against Australia in 2016 and Pakistan in 2022.

Sanju Samson achieved this milestone against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in the virtual quarterfinal. The winner of the match sealed the last semifinal spot.

Sanju has opened the batting 29 times in run-chases across the IPL and T20 internationals. This was the first time he stayed not out till the end.

Sanju Samson also recorded the second-highest individual score f...